Applied Technology Specialist


College Credit Certificate   |   Program Code: 082000   |   Catalog: 2026-2027


Anindya Paul, Department Chairperson, 386-506-4155, Anindya.Paul@daytonastate.edu

Tammy Fritz, Senior Staff Assistant, 386-506-4154, Tammy.Fritz@daytonastate.edu

Program Overview

Mission:

The program prepares students for entry-level employment and provides additional training for individuals working in manufacturing and high-technology industries. This certificate is part of the Engineering Technology A.S. degree program and supports entry into the manufacturing career cluster.

Description:

This certificate prepares students for engineering technology support positions involving electronics, cabling, soldering, device testing, and basic engineering applications within manufacturing environments.

Outcomes:

Graduates of the program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of electronics and electricity.
  2. Demonstrate proficiency using tools, instruments, and testing devices.
  3. Apply soldering techniques and laboratory practices.
  4. Demonstrate proficiency in surface-mount soldering.
  5. Create and analyze fiber optic terminations.

Completion Requirement:

  • Earn a grade "C" or better in all program-specific and prerequisite courses.

Financial Aid

The length of this program makes it ineligible for federal and state financial aid.

Financing Options: For more information on grants, loans, and work programs available, see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information, see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.

Career and Labor Market Information

Graduates may pursue employment in Applied Technology Specialist-related fields, including roles such as Engineering Technician, Manufacturing Technician, Automation Technician, Quality Assurance Technician. In the Brevard-Flagler-Volusia workforce region, approximately 1,428 workers are employed in these occupations, with an average annual salary of $62,070 and 147 annual job openings.

SOC Alignment 17-3023 – Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
17-3026 – Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Demand Alignment Aligned to Region 27 labor-market demand data used for catalog review
Average Hourly Wage $29.84
Average Annual Salary $62,070
Annual Job Openings 147
Regional Employment Approximately 1,428 employed

Occupational Overview: Assist engineers and technical teams in developing, testing, installing, and maintaining manufacturing, automation, electronic, and industrial systems.

Wage Distribution: 10th percentile: $44,510 | 50th percentile: $62,070 | 90th percentile: $84,390.

Data Sources: CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia Regional Demand Occupations List; FloridaCommerce Employment Projections Region 27; BLS OEWS Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach MSA; SOC 17-3023 and 17-3026.

Note: It is never too early to prepare for your career. Log in to the Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board to create your account, submit your resume for review, search for employment opportunities, and practice your interviewing skills through Big Interview. For assistance, contact Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.

Program Specific Courses

16 Credits

ETI1701Industrial Safety

3.00

EET1011CIntroduction to Electrical Circuits and Lab

3.00

OR

EET1021CAdvanced Electrical Circuits and Lab

3.00

 

ETG2949Internship in Engineering

1.00

EET1607CElectronics Assembly and Cabling and Lab

3.00

ETD2465CTool Design and Lab

3.00

ETM1010Mechanical Measurement and Instrumentation

3.00

 

Sample Program of Study

Year 1

1st Semester

ETI1701Industrial Safety

3.00

EET1011CIntroduction to Electrical Circuits and Lab

3.00

OR

EET1021CAdvanced Electrical Circuits and Lab

3.00

 

ETG2949Internship in Engineering

1.00

 

2nd Semester

EET1607CElectronics Assembly and Cabling and Lab

3.00

ETM1010Mechanical Measurement and Instrumentation

3.00

ETD2465CTool Design and Lab

3.00

Note: Sequence of courses may vary. Check catalog course descriptions for requisite requirements.

Total Credit Hours: 16